19:10 Curragh

Friday 29 June 2018

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Her.ie Apprentice Derby

Off time: 19:12 | Winning time: 2m 35.40s

(7)

Azzuri^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: O J Orr| T: R O'Brien| OR: 76| BF| D

3/1

In fine form over jumps for previous yard earlier in the year and he's returned to this sphere in similarly good form. May be able to go one better than his pair of runner-up efforts this month and still on a workable mark.

Form: 157/9-22

(11)

The Mouse Doctor^t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Ben Coen⁽⁴⁾| T: A J Martin| OR: 75

14/1

Not won in either sphere for over two years and only just back below his last winning handicap mark. Made little impression on his return to the Flat at Fairyhouse earlier in the month and needs to bounce back to form.

Form: 33439-5

(9)

Hurricane Sky⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-8| J: Killian Leonard| T: C O'Brien| OR: 74

20/1

Impressive when winning at Leopardstown earlier this month but couldn't back that effort up from 6lb higher next time and well beaten over hurdles last week. Probably wants a bit further than this to be seen at his best.

Form: 396-719

(4)

Nearly Famous⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: T P Madden| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 73| CD

33/1

Struggling over hurdles races in recent times and last win on the Flat came in claiming company. Looks in need of some relief from the handicapper.

Form: 21600-9

(3)

Archer's Up²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Ross Coakley| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 71

14/1

Yet to win in seven turf starts but does have two Dundalk wins to his name. Gave the impression this sort of mark wasn't beyond him on return to turf at Leopardstown in May and shaped as if amiss last time. Less exposed than some and not ruled out.

Form: 500-129

(5)

Lucca¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: D E Sheehy⁽²⁾| T: J P Fahey| OR: 70| BF| D

10/1

Progressive on turf last year when winning three races and shaped like he would come on for the run at Fairyhouse on seasonal return earlier in the month. Dropped 1lb for that and not ruled out.

Form: 14319-3

(15)

Pari Passu^h⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Luke McAteer⁽⁴⁾| T: A Mullins| OR: 64

25/1

Disappointed last time out in a Limerick handicap but has largely been solid in four starts since May. It's a concern he's yet to win on turf but it's interesting he's given another chance at this trip and not ruled out.

Form: 534249

(10)

Schoolboy Error¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: R P Downey| T: S Nolan| OR: 67| D

12/1

In fine form this year and has won three of his last four starts. didn't have much in reserve last time out at Fairyhouse so it's possible a 4lb rise may be enough to stop him.

Form: 571131

(1)

Shadagann¹¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: D N Curran⁽⁷⁾| T: M Halford| OR: 69| BF| CD

16/1

Beaten favourite on AW at Dundalk last time out and not won on the Flat since 2015. Seemingly regressing at present and while well-handicapped on old form, others make more appeal and he has an absence to overcome.

Form: 84-3348

(14)

Shes An Art³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D P Davis⁽⁷⁾| T: J M Barrett| OR: 66

25/1

Very inconsistent as her record of one win from 19 starts suggests but she ran a big race at Leopardstown last time and there's a suspicion she's well-handicapped. Not ruled out if able to string back-to-back runs together.

Form: 29306-3

(6)

Vocal Resurgence⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: W T Byrne⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 50

25/1

Still a maiden after nine starts but went well last time out at Down Royal when beaten just ½L and there's a suspicion he has one in him off this sort of mark. Not ruled out if he comes on for that reappearance run.

Form: 2027-03

(12)

Remmy D^p⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: S M Crosse⁽⁴⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 76| CD

7/1

Gained a first career win in a competitive C&D handicap two starts back and while he struggled a little up in class last time out, he'll find this contest easier. Gets his optimum conditions and can't be ruled out.

Form: 327215

(8)

Dawn Hoofer⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Gavin Ryan⁽⁴⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 72

9/2

In good form of late and followed up a win at Roscommon earlier in the month with two subsequent placed efforts. Likely to be more to come over this longer trip and not ruled out with the firm ground in her favour.

Form: 046132

(2)

Moktamel¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Dylan Hogan⁽²⁾| T: K Prendergast| OR: 74

7/1

Still a maiden after five starts but steadily progressing with each run and wasn't beaten far at Limerick last time out. Left on the same handicap mark and not ruled out.

Form: 0-4532

(13)

Smiling Eliza¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Gary Halpin| T: G Elliott| OR: 67

33/1

Ended a long losing run at Navan earlier this month and not disgraced from her revised mark at Fairyhouse last time. Given some relief from the handicapper and clearly thriving at present.

Form: 43-6614

Forecasts

Azzuri (3/1), Dawn Hoofer (9/2), Moktamel (7/1), Remmy D (7/1), Lucca (10/1), Schoolboy Error (12/1), The Mouse Doctor (14/1), Archer's Up (14/1), Shadagann (16/1), Hurricane Sky (20/1), Pari Passu (25/1), Vocal Resurgence (25/1), Shes An Art (25/1), Smiling Eliza (33/1), Nearly Famous (33/1)

AZZURI has been running well in defeat since returned to Flat racing and he looks sure to be getting his head in front from this sort of handicap mark sooner rather than later. Dawn Hoofer may appreciate this longer trip while Moktamel was only narrowly denied last time and can't be ruled out with a less exposed profile than many of his rivals.